"Vertical Duel at Angels 33"
May 27, 1944, Capt. C. E. "Bud" Anderson's flight was attacked by Me 109s while
protecting B-17s en route to Ludwigshaven, Germany. After breaking up their attack,
Anderson ends up in a dramatic one on one dogfight at high altitude. The Me 109
makes a hard left climbing turn. Anderson cannot follow and counters by overshooting,
climbing steeply trading airspeed for altitude. The Messerschmitt reverses his turn and
tries to follow, but can't bring his 20mm cannon to bear on the steeply climbing P-51.
The Me 109 shudders, stalls and falls away. Anderson reverses and follows. The
German dives away, but seeing the Mustang now on his tail he again makes a hard left
climbing turn. This time Anderson attempts to stay inside the turn of his opponent. The
German reverses his turn and pulls up steeply in a bid to out climb the Mustang.
Anderson follows, closes and fires the four .50 caliber machine guns getting good hits
at 300 yards. The Messerschmitt bursts into smoke and flames. As it hangs on its
propeller, Old Crow pulls along side for a closer look. The stricken Me 109 slowly turns
and falls at high speed straight down from 33,000 feet, making a tremendous explosion
as it impacts the ground. This marked Capt. Anderson's 7th victory.
protecting B-17s en route to Ludwigshaven, Germany. After breaking up their attack,
Anderson ends up in a dramatic one on one dogfight at high altitude. The Me 109
makes a hard left climbing turn. Anderson cannot follow and counters by overshooting,
climbing steeply trading airspeed for altitude. The Messerschmitt reverses his turn and
tries to follow, but can't bring his 20mm cannon to bear on the steeply climbing P-51.
The Me 109 shudders, stalls and falls away. Anderson reverses and follows. The
German dives away, but seeing the Mustang now on his tail he again makes a hard left
climbing turn. This time Anderson attempts to stay inside the turn of his opponent. The
German reverses his turn and pulls up steeply in a bid to out climb the Mustang.
Anderson follows, closes and fires the four .50 caliber machine guns getting good hits
at 300 yards. The Messerschmitt bursts into smoke and flames. As it hangs on its
propeller, Old Crow pulls along side for a closer look. The stricken Me 109 slowly turns
and falls at high speed straight down from 33,000 feet, making a tremendous explosion
as it impacts the ground. This marked Capt. Anderson's 7th victory.
Contact us for pricing and to order this print.
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Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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